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| 10:15 AM |
Sai Ganbote, Illinois Math and Science Academy 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Adolescents entering residential substance use treatment frequently present with co-occurring internalizing symptoms, including depression and anxiety. Although racial and ethnic disparities in youth mental health have been documented in research, findings are mixed and often fail to account for socioeconomic status (SES) and neighborhood-level factors. Baseline data were drawn from adolescents enrolled in the Parent SMART (Substance Misuse in Adolescents ... Read More |
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Using AI-Driven Target Discovery to Investigate Potential Biological Targets in Circadian Nysa Bothe, Illinois Math and Science Academy A155 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Delayed Sleep Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD) characterized by habitual delayed sleep and wake times relative to conventional times, which is often accompanied by impaired daily functioning and increased risk for medical and psychiatric comorbidities. This suggests that the broader CRSDs may influence neurobiological pathways. However, large-scale omics datasets specific to DSWPD are limited. ... Read More |
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Identifying Disparities in the Chicagoland Tax Burden Arya Biss, Illinois Math and Science Academy A133 11:10 AM - 11:55 AM The City of Chicago, and various overlapping agencies collect vast amounts of money in property taxes. However, the burden of these taxes, like so many others, is not distributed 42 equally. With some Chicago Wards paying more than 30 times as much in property taxes per year than others, study of the property tax distribution is in order. I prepared ... Read More |
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| 2:15 PM |
Accent as a Marker of Identity Mukherjee Rishima, Illinois Math and Science Academy A133 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Accents have a prevalent role across diverse sectors of society, from social belonging to economic mobility. Yet, in many social spaces, accents become sources of stigma and pressure to conform. These pressures often silence voices within diasporic communities and shape how linguistic minorities express themselves in daily life. Within immigrant families specifically, these dynamics grow more layered when accents differ ... Read More |
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Lashmi Raguram, Illinois Math and Science Academy A151 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Opioid use disorder (OUD) is one of the most stigmatized health conditions worldwide. Stigmatizing views and language used by healthcare providers may impact patient experiences and willingness to receive treatment. This study will explore stigmatizing views, as well as the amount and type of stigmatizing language used by opioid treatment program (OTP) staff. This project analyzed qualitative interviews conducted as ... Read More |
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The Effects of Artificial Intelligence on Intellectual Property Law* Layna Velarde 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Artificial Intelligence is becoming a bigger part of everyday life, from creating images and writing to being used in business and even courts. Because of this, it is starting to challenge current intellectual property laws that were designed for human creations. This research explores how current legal arguments involving artificial intelligence are shaping the question of ownership, responsibility, and innovation. ... Read More |
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